Wahhabism, colonialism, and ancient Saudi Arabia
Muslim pilgrims circumambulate the Kaaba, the cubic building at the Grand Mosque, as they left social distancing during the minor pilgrimage, known as Umrah, in the Muslim holy city of […]
Anti-NATO, Anti-EU, Anti-War, Protest Rallies Hit Germany, France, Italy
in World — by Countercurrents Collective — 27/02/2023 Rallies against the U.S.-led NATO bloc, the EU, supply of weapons to Ukraine and anti-war have been held across France, and in Italy and Germany. At protest sites, […]
Saudi Arabia launches program to train Hajj pilgrim leaders from overseas
Previous 1 / 2 The first session to train leaders of foreign Hajj pilgrim groups was held in Kuala Lumpur, and was attended by more than 30 group leaders. (Supplied) 2 / […]
Israel should be made accountable for ‘crimes’ in Palestine: OIC chief
An armed Israeli gestures amid clashes between settlers and Palestinians in Burin village, after settlers reportedly set cars on fire in the village on Feb. 25, 2023. (File/AFP) ARAB NEWS […]
Saudi Arabia condemns Israel’s West Bank raid that killed 10
Mourners carry the body of a Palestinian killed earlier in a raid by Israeli forces on the occupied-West Bank city of Nablus. (AFP) Updated 1 min 44 sec ago ARAB […]
Nearly 5 million foreign pilgrims performed Umrah during current Islamic year: Ministry
A total of 4.8 million foreign pilgrims have performed Umrah since the beginning of the Islamic year which started at the end of July 2022. (@ReasahAlharmain) Updated 15 February 2023 […]
Saudi plane carrying aid lands in Syria, first in decade
By AFP – Feb 14,2023 – JORDAN TIMES Humanitarian aid relief packages provided by Saudi Arabia for victims of the February 6 earthquake are unloaded off of an Ilyushin Il-76TD transport aircraft […]
How Arabic literature and poetry have been influenced by themes of romantic love
SPECIAL The seventh-century story of Qays and Layla tells a tale of intertribal romance. (Supplied) RAWAN RADWAN February 13, 2023 JEDDAH: Romantic love, a recurrent theme amid the explosion of popular […]
Saudi Arabia sending gender balanced astronaut team to International Space Station
Previous 1 / 2 Left to right: Saudi astronauts Mariam Fardous, Rayyanah Barnawi, Ali Al-Qarni and Ali Al-Ghamdi. (Twitter: @saudispace) 2 / 2 (Source: International Space Station)Next Updated 26 sec ago ARAB […]
Saudi ambassador holds reception to celebrate World Interfaith Harmony Week, International Day of Human Fraternity
Al-Ruwaily highlighted Saudi Arabia’s efforts to promote interfaith harmony and educate people about the Muslim values of moderation, fraternity, and cooperation. (Supplied) Updated 10 February 2023 SPA February 10, 2023 […]
Turkiye, Syria rescue hopes fade, anger rising as death toll passes 15,000
Previous 1 / 2 The death toll topped 15,000 early on Thursday, thousands more injured or missing. (AFP) 2 / 2 Buildings destroyed by the February 6 Turkiye-Syria earthquake are seen in […]
OIC reaffirms support to resolve Libyan crisis
OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha. (@OIC_OCI) Updated 06 February 2023 ARAB NEWS February 06, 2023 JEDDAH: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation remains committed to resolving the crisis in conflict-ridden Libya, […]
On the path to a changing Middle East for Jews
JASON D. GREENBLATT February 03, 2023 American antisemites have a new role model from whom they can learn religious tolerance, courtesy and decency. It is the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, […]
Muslim pilgrims flock to Prophet’s Mosque in Medina during Umrah
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AA JAN 27, 2023 7:17 PM +03 +03:00 Masjid an-Nabawi, which the Prophet Muhammad personally worked in its construction after his migration to Medina, fills with worshippers during […]
Pakistani biker group arrives in Makkah after 22-day ride from Lahore
Previous SPECIAL 1 / 2 25 Pakistani bikers have arrived in Makkah after a 14,000 km, 22-day journey, from Lahore through Pakistan, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates. (AN Photo) […]
Dozens of women qualify to drive Haramain Express Train in Saudi Arabia
Previous 1 / 3 32 females have been qualified from the Haramain Express Train Leaders Program by the Saudi Railway Company. (SPA) 2 / 3 32 females have been qualified from the […]
Murals beautify Makkah, depict Saudi heritage and culture for pilgrims
Previous 1 / 2 The beautification of Makkah continues with new murals adorning street walls on the way to the Grand Mosque. (SPA photos) 2 / 2 The beautification of Makkah continues […]
KSRelief secures medical, winter aid for refugees
The Saudi aid agency distributed 1,046 winter clothing vouchers to help Syrian and Palestinian refugees survive harsh weather conditions. (SPA) ARAB NEWS January 17, 2023 RIYADH: King Salman Humanitarian Aid […]
Huge digital transformation in Hajj sector will streamline pilgrim experiences, says CBHUK CEO
The CEO of the Council of British Hajjis, Rashid Mogradia, is pictured in front of the Nusuk pavilion at the Hajj Expo 2023 in Jeddah. (Supplied) ZAYNAB KHOJJI January 13, […]
Will Bin Salman cancel his grandfather’s agreement with Roosevelt?
December 13, 2022 at 11:45 am | Published in: Article, Asia & Americas, China, Europe & Russia, Middle East, Opinion, Russia, Saudi Arabia, US Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (R), US President Joe Biden (L) in Jeddah, […]